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Mindfulness, Yoga, EFT Tapping and Energy Psychology techniques for personal transformation.en-usAlternative depression therapySat, 27 Jun 2015 03:12:03 -0400Sat, 27 Jun 2015 03:12:03 -0400alternativedepressiontherapy.comYears of Suffering Led to Spiritual Awakeninghttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/years-of-suffering-led-to-spiritual-awakening.html62d6403719114791a1f7f5b320f77e6bI'm very interested in learning about the link between mania and spirituality, too, and am glad to share my story with anyone who is interested in hearingSat, 27 Jun 2015 03:11:55 -0400Contacthttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/contact.html88e7125e5fb6b3c6a05dfba2b60cf9eeHey Ben, I am almost totally recovered from my deep depression experienced through the years long of my life and want to write to know what about yourSat, 20 Jun 2015 02:44:03 -0400The Restraining Order 1http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/the-restraining-order-1.htmlf73c0e4fcee924d207f863c78d4b41faA 6 month restraining order against someone in my life for harassment has been a type of imprisonment for both me and the object of the order. You areTue, 16 Jun 2015 03:08:12 -0400my spiritual awakening http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/my-spiritual-awakening.htmlc6f1e69b5996f4242c2f6634fbd97e40I was having an episode and binging on all the Adderall, lortabs, and methadone I could get a hold of. Somehow all of this thinking and questions aroseTue, 16 Jun 2015 03:04:57 -0400Everywhere and Everyonehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/everywhere-and-everyone.htmlbb7abbb6dedae109867f6507f0a52ee5The spiritual aspects of my mania baffle me. Following the experience I am much more spiritual person, but I struggle to make sense of the episode. TheTue, 16 Jun 2015 02:56:22 -0400Sleeplesshttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/sleepless.html4fce98738e3bf939458b6f6ebc995f66With depression often comes anxiety, and for me, it meant many a sleepless, restless, uneasy night watch. The nights seemed so long, and sometimes I admitFri, 15 May 2015 14:29:50 -0400I Cannot Go Any Furtherhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/i-cannot-go-any-further.html9184321a38f326c6a34b706a45323473There are those time in depression, when I just cannot go any further. I tend to disconnect from my life as a i knew it, and retreat into a very aloneFri, 15 May 2015 14:27:42 -0400The Journeyhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/the-journey.htmldd459f4603884ba8c6ed729e9c7db5beThere is a journey to come out of depression that is different for each of us. In itself it is a very emotional and turmoiled season as help may be sought.Fri, 15 May 2015 14:25:21 -0400I cannot cry anymorehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/i-cannot-cry-anymore.htmlb7c6e404d7a684d40fe40f0fa6832c50Well I can't cry, because I have this hard interior. Probably due to my parents abandoning me when I was 4, my grandparents always arguing everyday, IThu, 14 May 2015 03:39:56 -0400How come You Don't Answer Questions More Frequently?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/how-come-you-dont-answer-questions-more-frequently.html50f22adc317a7fc24080527bb9107437I love this site, and I wish you were near me in south Fl, as I would love a therapist with your background. I love reading the Q and A in your adviceThu, 14 May 2015 03:32:01 -0400Is EFT basically just a gimmick?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/is-eft-basically-just-a-gimmick.html4bfe575a5742c53e990e87ca392a3784I find it believable that repeating the types of phrases used in EFT, and having your therapist touch you, could be useful in treating depression. ButThu, 14 May 2015 03:25:06 -0400Memoryhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/memory.html088e5624c441d04c324bfab4d676a1bdHello! My mother has been saying things that have happened currently have happened in the past before that is not true. It's every day little things likeThu, 14 May 2015 02:57:33 -0400My wife forgave her father - I can'thttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/my-wife-forgave-her-father-i-cant.html8b71f25485bd6d02d66d31cb57e1a207A year ago, my wife's mother passed away unexpectedly. It was obvious to everyone that my father-in-law couldn't live alone, so I started to convert myThu, 14 May 2015 02:48:45 -0400Path to becoming a therapist http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/path-to-becoming-a-therapist.html94bc38449423a9f96e03ad5be75e0285Hello! First, to begin with my background information, I am a junior in high school, trying to find my way into the world. I have depression (in whichThu, 14 May 2015 02:40:45 -0400something wrong with personality? -isabellehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/something-wrong-with-personality-isabelle.htmlfd81aa6fa9a956379427f51d45e83c99I'm just going to go straight into this. I am a generally happy person, with a few people. but sometimes with people, (boys more often, girls too butThu, 14 May 2015 02:28:55 -0400Sociopath, or psychopath?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/sociopath-or-psychopath.html8995a39e602c83aac70859f1ccb86b65Hi, I am just now coming to terms with the fact that besides my family, I cannot feel empathy for others. I cant maintain a relationship because I don'tThu, 14 May 2015 02:15:45 -0400Existential Problemshttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/existential-problems.html131e6bf5a966ff17a815541f44ef0c9fSince I was 20 (now 31) I've been going through an existential self analysis that pertains to this: to what extent can I take credit for anything I do...ever.Thu, 14 May 2015 02:05:19 -0400Heart torn into 2.http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/heart-torn-into-2.htmla2b7deabba86dfc88b02e6494740a31fI'm not too proud of this, But I have been going through my boyfriend's text, call logs, and photos. Before you judge that, I've had a weird feeling somethingThu, 14 May 2015 01:52:22 -0400Alternative Depression Therapy - Ben Schwarcz, MFT - Psychotherapy & Meditationhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/9b66b69d9b516bc2e205ac15e2cb1142Alternative Depression Therapy: Understanding holistic, alternative and complementary treaments. Learn about psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, and self-help for depression and bipolar disorder....Fri, 24 Apr 2015 01:47:37 -0400Meridian Tapping and Mindfulness for Depressionhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/Meridian-Tapping-and-Mindfulness-for-Depression.html942e2c2c51d6c1f404a619849b57f03dMeridian Tapping and Mindfulness for Depression: Tapping into Joy - an eBook to lead you out of depression and into a state of natural vitality, peace and joyWed, 15 Apr 2015 19:55:42 -0400schedule-a-sessionhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/schedule-a-session.html087b5dde38080c4ce9ee5a79d6cc4834Schedule a session for coaching or psychotherapy with Ben Schwarcz, MFTWed, 15 Apr 2015 18:05:32 -0400Bipolar Recovery Coachinghttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/Bipolar-Recovery-Coaching.html9546992b4639c977312a4de4ceb633a5Bipolar Recovery Coaching is a personalized program, working by phone or Skype, to assist and guide you in your recovery from Bipolar Disorder, using alternative and complementary methodsWed, 15 Apr 2015 17:56:11 -0400EFT Technique: The Basic Recipehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/EFT-Technique.htmle1d5bd52b6a2599d0dd546ab059da072The EFT Technique is easy to learn and apply to yourself right away. Energy Psychology, and particularly EFT requires the correct procedures to be effective, but the basics can be learned quicklyFri, 27 Mar 2015 01:55:12 -0400Anger. Sadness. What's going onhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/anger-sadness-whats-going-on.html41fd4a404a37837b05e0c038619fd519I'm 15 and I used to be the one guy in class everyone liked to talk to. Now I'm here. Angry and sad all day everyday. I found someone and love them soSun, 15 Mar 2015 02:34:51 -0400How to escape from being a prisoner?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/how-to-escape-from-being-a-prisoner.htmld45a1290b260462ff2fca11fe4b84cd5Growing up, I’ve always desired to withdraw my existence. I suppose it all started when I was about 6 years old and realised that my parents didn’t reallySun, 15 Mar 2015 02:20:44 -0400does therapy just not work on some people?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/does-therapy-just-not-work-on-some-people.htmld88a88392ae45b847fbd79336d744ee9Hi I have been going to therapy on and off for a couple years and I am no better for it. To summarize the issue: I cut myself so bad can never wear shortFri, 19 Dec 2014 13:48:02 -0500The Ladder Ihttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/the-ladder-i.htmle813be5578e1b3b0ec02d7199c355d5eI found the ladder to be a very symbolic aspect of depression for me, with the rungs representing different aspects of coming out of the depressive experienceThu, 18 Dec 2014 02:20:42 -0500Heart-Openershttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/heart-openers.html00b57a33e45c7371375bcab4ec3f8f63Heart-Openers to ReAwaken the Soul and put you back in touch with Humanity as your larger SelfWed, 17 Dec 2014 01:59:12 -0500Art Therapy for Depressionhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/art-therapy-for-depression.html7a1d1630791aa6fd0103598266e82590Art therapy for depression: Healing Through Creative Expression. A collection of artistic images expressing the pain of depression, and the journey towards healing and liberation...Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:39:43 -0500The Hiding Placehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/the-hiding-place.html6411d85f890291d01f25b3d80440ead7A deep desire to disappear and go away where no one would know where I was. My situation is having to use the court system against my own son for continualMon, 15 Dec 2014 12:16:26 -0500Energy Coachinghttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/Energy-Coaching.html6a922cb20354e28f7aa366a74e048b0cEnergy Coaching is a powerful method of guiding you to achieve peak performance, health and vitality, and financial success through the skillful application of energy psychology techniques.Mon, 1 Dec 2014 16:02:50 -0500EFT-by-Phonehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/EFT-by-Phone.html45407160c40c897cebee6d6fc3d957b5EFT-by-Phone is an energy healing method that is convenient yet just as powerful as in person. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), sometimes called Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:46:59 -0500is this...right?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/is-thisright.html07027c318018cfba8a09cb12f5059bfeI just got a call from my husband that disturbed me greatly. He was crying and near panicked. He has been in therapy for roughly a year dealing with effectsFri, 7 Nov 2014 01:39:30 -0500Three shades of Orangehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/three-shades-of-orange.html003ee70070ac5cef1b12a6fde646b5feA seeker, mother, wife, daughter, aunt, friend, etc..dropped away from a spontaneous awakening on October 8, 2005. Through the eyes of a catalyst, theFri, 7 Nov 2014 01:21:57 -0500Bipolar Symptomshttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/Bipolar-Symptoms.htmle2cc968fa1027ac564d3325c6b46b91bBipolar Disorder (manic depression) can be difficult to diagnose. Common bipolar symptoms....Tue, 4 Nov 2014 01:14:32 -0500Alternative Bipolar Treatment: A Mindfulness Approachhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/alternative-bipolar-treatment.html66fc3e43ae148fd1974ea359a42c5499Alternative Bipolar Treatment: A Mindfulness Approach Tue, 4 Nov 2014 00:54:02 -0500Drumming Therapy: Healing Through Rhythm and Soundhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/drumming-therapy.html679f5d825048727e9efad777b4b42abdDrumming Therapy taps into layers of the mind and body that other modalities cannot. Repetitive drumming changes brain wave activity, inducing a state of calm and focused awareness. Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:51:30 -0400Give me a Signhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/give-me-a-sign.html238f688a602708d3ff65639cfa4ec865About 20 years ago, some missionaries came to my door. I was not religious, but let them in because I was curious how they knew there was a god. I bombardedTue, 16 Sep 2014 12:38:13 -0400diapershttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/diapers.htmlfccfbc33b53e744765bea1d9ae8ae19fI love wearing diaper it just bring so much peace when under so much stress lately. I don't feel anything is wrong, but I know that others might thinkMon, 8 Sep 2014 00:15:31 -0400A fetish website http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/a-fetish-website.html01beeb5d528660c2076e4afaf2e47834Hi, I really, really need your help. My 16 year old son just found a spanking fetish website on my computer. He said to me that he has found them a yearMon, 25 Aug 2014 18:46:17 -0400parentshttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/parents.html6524f2a8db307045ef576f3410c25417How do I handle being emotionally abused at home. I get called ugly and dumb. I never get complimented. It hurts to think they see me this way. I wantThu, 14 Aug 2014 01:01:26 -0400Social Avoidant?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/social-avoidant.html3b70cb9b7dd4eacd66ea6c627d8cd9d1I hate any situation where I am stuck talking to people. If a party is mentioned my automatic mental response is how can I get out of it. If I can't avoidFri, 8 Aug 2014 02:06:10 -0400Freaking myself out with my day dreamshttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/freaking-myself-out-with-my-day-dreams.htmlc3117a7c1703be31e4a0169644b8e24fHi. I am a 16 year old girl. For as long as I can remember I have been having vivid day dreams about my future. That may not sound so bad but it reallyTue, 29 Jul 2014 18:34:11 -0400bipolar with extreme ragehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/bipolar-with-extreme-rage.html0eb6cb0056972bdf2d6750a59058c138Grandson is bipolar but will not stay on his meds. He has been in a mental health hospital three times. He is 27 married with two children. She has beenSat, 28 Jun 2014 22:41:41 -0400Unipolar Maniahttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/unipolar-mania.html7680eb6524f5591f74596449327103fbI have been diagnosed with Bipolar I and have had a total of 3 periods of mania where I have been locked up in a hospital each time. Oddly enough ISat, 28 Jun 2014 02:23:51 -0400My husband just told me he has been sexting and emailing pictures of himself to someonehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/my-husband-just-told-me-he-has-been-sexting-and-emailing-pictures-of-himself-to-someone.html962de33238ee0c3c74dc0373d501fdbdWe will be married this 21st of June for 17 years and my husband just told me 2 days ago he has been sexting and emailing pictures of himself to someone.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:33:23 -0400Extended silence and bipolar disorderhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/extended-silence-and-bipolar-disorder.htmleb56d55ac4a15f029bc47eb4d647b3c9My son went to a ten day silent meditation course. Ten days of complete silence and long term meditation all day every day. When he got back he becameMon, 16 Jun 2014 14:25:09 -0400Ran around naked / chased my friends wifehttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/ran-around-naked-chased-my-friends-wife.htmle7ac9a58707329a32bf4a23c329bd937From the title you can tell this is not a pretty experience when describing the physical aspects of my awakening.. But from the spiritual aspects, i feltWed, 7 May 2014 18:09:27 -0400whats wrong with my son in lawhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/whats-wrong-with-my-son-in-law.html777c039734724b165506bb3d15e8e75fI have employed my son in law for the past three years. He was wanting to get into my field when he graduated from college but he has not performed wellMon, 5 May 2014 20:49:28 -0400Is my Therapist hitting on me?http://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/is-my-therapist-hitting-on-me.htmlc4f8439962410123a666e57072b6b707I am a 21 year old male and this female therapist is around 30 or so. Maybe a little older. I've been seeing her for 6 months and have made tremendousSat, 26 Apr 2014 01:48:24 -0400Ask a Therapisthttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/Ask-a-Therapist.htmld1b8aec09a146e6b4e8c640086ce1792Ask a Therapist a question and see your answer posted (anonymously) on the site. Sat, 12 Apr 2014 02:19:47 -0400Energy Psychology Researchhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/Energy-Psychology-Research.htmld4ece879d5fa885358b6d7e0dde6fb36Energy Psychology research results have been published in more than 15 different peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Clinical PsychologyThu, 3 Apr 2014 13:42:01 -0400Life after deathhttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/life-after-death.html78ba4dfda790541d2f43923fa4b34d11This piece of art helped me see the beginning to the end of a long relationship that began when we met at the young age of 13. I married this Man Dec 9Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:04:17 -0400Bipolar maniahttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/bipolar-mania.htmlf7e65adf430f214d3cac5190c14b1292Three times in my life I have experienced mania. All were what I believe to be induced by drugs, alcohol, dehydration, and, at one time, childbirth. Yet,Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:38:44 -0400infertility treatment in santa rosahttp://www.alternativedepressiontherapy.com/infertility-treatment-in-santa-rosa.htmlee930cb99c6fc67a3bf701093d48b989infertility treatment in santa rosa: Acupuncture and Meridian-Based treatments (Tapping) can address both the physical as well as emotional aspects of infertility.Sun, 9 Mar 2014 19:28:36 -0400